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Added Apr 23, 2025

Senior Data Engineer - Lead (26843)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer - Lead with our client in Minneapolis, MN.Job Summary:As the Senior Data Engineer Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of our data infrastructure. You will lead a team of data engineers, driving best practices in data integration, modeling, and reporting. Your expertise in Snowflake and Databricks will be crucial in optimizing our data pipelines and ensuring data quality.Key Responsibilities:Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architectures and pipelines using Snowflake and Databricks.Oversee data integration processes, ensuring seamless data flow from various sources into our data warehouse.Develop and maintain data models to support business intelligence and reporting needs.Implement and manage data cataloging processes to enhance data discoverability and governance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements and provide insights through effective data reporting.Mentor and guide junior data engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.Stay current with industry trends and technologies, recommending improvements to our data strategy.Ensure data security and compliance with relevant regulations.Requirements:10+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, with a strong focus on data architecture and engineering principles.3+ years of hands-on experience with Snowflake, including data modeling and ETL processes.Proficiency with Databricks is highly desirable.Strong experience in data integration tools and techniques.Expertise in data modeling, data cataloging, and reporting frameworks.Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and data warehousing concepts.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex data concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

Palo Alto Firewall Sr. Engineer (26842)

St. Paul MN | Contract We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Palo Alto Firewall Engineer to join our team. This role is critical in ensuring the security, reliability, and performance of our enterprise network infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have extensive expertise in configuring, managing, and optimizing Palo Alto Networks technologies, including Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Panorama, and Palo Alto's SASE (Secure Access Service Edge) solutions. This position requires a professional who can work effectively in both on-premises and cloud-based environments, ensuring seamless integration and robust security across all platforms.What you would do in this jobFirewall Management and Configuration:Deploy, configure, and manage Palo Alto firewalls across on-premises and cloud environments.Implement and maintain security policies, access controls, and NAT rules to meet organizational requirements.Optimize firewall performance and ensure high availability.Cloud Security and SASE Solutions:Administer and manage Palo Alto's Prisma Access for secure remote access solutions.Utilize Strata Cloud Manager to monitor and manage distributed firewalls.Implement and support Palo Alto's SASE products to ensure secure access for users across hybrid environments.Network Security Monitoring and Troubleshooting:Monitor network traffic for anomalies using Panorama and other tools to ensure proactive threat detection.Troubleshoot complex network security issues, including VPNs (GlobalProtect), connectivity problems, and policy conflicts.Perform regular audits of firewall configuration to ensure compliance with security standards.Automation and Optimization:Develop scripts or use automation tools to streamline firewall management tasks (e.g. policy updates, log analysis).CIdentify opportunities for process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.Collaboration and Documentation:Work closely with cross-functional teams to design secure network architectures that align with business goals.Maintain detailed technical documentation, including network diagrams, change logs, and SOPs.What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)Any of the following combinations of education (in computer information technology, cyber security, computer forensics, computer science, or closely related field) and experience managing Palo Alto Networks technologies and working with cloud environments and their integration with Palo Alto solutionsBachelor's degree or higher and five years of experienceAssociate degree and seven years of experienceHigh school diploma/GED and nine years of experienceExperience managing Palo Alto Networks technologies should include Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect VPN solutions, Panorama centralized management platform, and Palo Alto SASE products (e.g. Prisma SD-WAN).What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):Strong understanding of network security concepts such as firewalls, VPNs, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and zero-trust architectures.Experience configuring advanced features like App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, URL Filtering, WildFire, and SSL decryption.Hands-on experience in large-scale enterprise environments with complex network infrastructures.Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python) or automation tools for managing firewalls at scale.Experience with third-party SIEM tools for log analysis and incident response integration.Experience, or knowledge of, compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS, HIPAA, or ISO 27001 as they relate to network security.Exposure to SD-WAN technologies or other advanced networking solutions.Relevant certifications such as Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Administrator (PCNSA) or Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE).Experience working and collaborating in a diverse, multi-cultural, and inclusive environment. What knowledge, skills, and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:Strong problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues under pressure.Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical teams and presenting complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.High attention to detail with a commitment to maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to change management processes.Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities effectively.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status. Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

Salesforce Project Manager (26841)

Remote Remote | Contract LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Salesforce Project Manager for a remote contract with potential to hire opportunity with our research client in Chicago, IL!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Responsibilities:Lead end-to-end project management for Salesforce initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and objectives.Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring clear communication and understanding across teams.Facilitate agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, to promote team collaboration and productivity.Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project progress, risks, and issues.Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing any challenges that may impact project delivery.Work with BA team to conduct thorough analysis of business requirements, translating them into functional specifications for the development team.Work with Development team to oversee the design, configuration, and testing of Salesforce solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.Foster a culture of continuous improvement, gathering feedback and implementing changes to enhance project processes and outcomes.Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within scope.Qualifications:Minimum of 5 years experience as a hands-on Project Manager with focus in Salesforce implementation &/or enhancement projects.Strong experience in large enterprise application environments with complex, cross-functional, dynamic teams.Must be able to lead Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives).Strong subject matter expertise in Salesforce, with relevant certifications (e.g., Salesforce Certified Administrator, Salesforce Certified Business Analyst, etc.) preferred.Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams and competing program priorities simultaneously.Effective communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Familiarity in Salesforce DevOps tools such as Copado, Provar &/or Salesforce DevOps is preferred.Experience in Salesforce Health Cloud &/or Salesforce Experience Cloud is a plus.Agile/Scrum Master certification is a plus.Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

Product Owner (26839)

Remote Remote | Temp to Perm LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Product Owner. This is a 6 month contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in St. Louis, MO (role can be remote). If you’re that person, submit your resume now!The experienced Product Owner is responsible for driving the vision and execution of our client’s marketing technology strategy. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their marketing capabilities as they transition to Salesforce Marketing Cloud and optimize their broader marketing technology ecosystem. This Product Owner will be the champion for their marketing technology needs, ensuring their tools and platforms enable best-in-class customer experiences and drive impactful marketing outcomes.Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Define and communicate the product vision for the marketing technology stack, aligning with overall business objectives and marketing strategies.Develop and maintain a prioritized product roadmap based on business value, technical feasibility, and user needs.Collaborate closely with marketing teams, IT, and other stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities related to marketing technology.Act as the primary point of contact for marketing technology product-related inquiries.Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify industry trends, emerging technologies, and opportunities to enhance our marketing technology capabilities.Translate business needs and marketing strategies into clear and well-defined user stories, with detailed acceptance criteria, ensuring they are understood by the development team.Own, prioritize, and maintain the product backlog for the marketing technology stack, ensuring it is transparent, visible, and reflects the latest priorities.Facilitate backlog refinement sessions and ensure the backlog is ready for sprint planning.Actively participate in sprint planning, providing clarity on user stories and priorities.Work closely with agile development teams throughout the development lifecycle, participating in daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.Provide guidance and clarification to the development team on product requirements and address any impediments.Review and accept completed work to ensure it meets the defined acceptance criteria and aligns with the product vision.Collaborate with stakeholders and the development team to plan and manage product releases, ensuring successful deployment and communication.Leverage a strong understanding of the marketing technology landscape, including key features and functionalities of various platforms (e.g., CRM, marketing automation, data management, analytics, content management).Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in marketing technology.Play a key role in the transition to Salesforce Marketing Cloud, ensuring a smooth and effective implementation and integration with other marketing technology tools.Understand data flows and integration points within the marketing ecosystemDefine and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and impact of the marketing technology stack.Identify areas for improvement and drive optimization efforts.Collaborate with training and documentation teams to ensure marketing users have the necessary knowledge and resources to effectively utilize the marketing technology stack.Requirements:Must have a minimum of 5 years' experience as a Product OwnerExperience with B2C (Business-to-Consumer) marketing modelsExperience with at least two of the following platforms: Salesforce, Eloqua, HubspotCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

AWS Backend Software Developer (26837)

Remote Remote | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an AWS Backend Software Developer for an exciting contract to hire opportunity with a client of ours in Wichita, KS. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!Required Skills and Experience:5+ years’ experience implementing large scale cloud-native applications5+ years’ experience with JavaScript and TypeScript (JS/TS) programming5+ years’ experience with Node.js framework5+ years’ experience with AWS Cloud services: API Gateway, Lambda, IAM, CloudFormation, Dynamo DB, EventBridge5+ years’ experience with Git source control system5+ years’ experience with modern Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines5+ years’ experience with Unit and Integration Testing3+ years’ experience with REST API creation and consumption Expectations:Full-time: Average of 40 hours per weekPreferred working hours of 8a to 5p US Central Time (CT)Requires availability for project-related meetings scheduled during this 8a to 5p CT time windowClear and effective communication skillsProactive notification to a manager of upcoming unavailabilityLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer (26836)

St. Paul MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Entra ID/Active Directory Engineer for a contract position with our client in St. Paul, MN.Identity Management & Administration:Design, implement, and manage hybrid Active Directory (AD) environments and Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)Integrate systems and applications with centralized authentication solutionsAdminister identity federation services such as Single Sign On (SSO) and Multifactor Authentication (MFA)Manage directory synchronization tools like Azure AD Connect or OktaSecurity & Compliance:Implement security measures to protect AD/Entra ID environments against vulnerabilitiesEnsure compliance with CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, and other relevant regulatory frameworksConduct regular disaster recovery exercises for AD/Entra ID environmentsDevelop and enforce security baselines and policies for identity servicesOperational Excellence:Monitor system performance, capacity planning, and resolve high-severity incidentsAutomate processes using PowerShell scripting or other tools to enhance efficiencyConduct regular health checks of identity platforms to ensure operational stabilityMaintain detailed technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)Collaboration & Leadership:Provide technical leadership to cross-functional teamsMentor junior engineers and operational teams on best practicesParticipate in architectural discussions to design scalable, secure solutionsCollaborate with stakeholders to align identity services with business needsWhat education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications) Any of the following combinations of education (in Computer Science, Systems Security, or similar) and relevant experience:Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experienceAssociate's degree and 7 years of experienceHigh school diploma or GED and 9 years of experienceExperience should include Active Directory/Entra ID engineering and experience managing environments containing sensitive data (CJIS, PCI, HIPAA, etc.).Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Advanced knowledge of Active Directory (on-premises) and Azure Active Directory/Entra IDExpertise in authentication protocols such as LDAP, Kerberos, SAML, OIDCProficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation tasksExperience with disaster recovery planning for directory servicesFamiliarity with Group Policy Objects (GPO), AD replication, backup/restoration processesStrong understanding of identity security best practicesExperience implementing privileged access management (PAM) solutionsFamiliarity with regulatory frameworks like CJIS, PCI DSS, HIPAAStrong problem-solving abilities under pressureExcellent communication skills for collaboration across teamsHigh attention to detail with a proactive approach to identifying risks What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Identity and Access Administrator Associate (SC300) or MCSE: Core InfrastructureExpertise with Microsoft AzureExpertise with Entra IDExperience in domain consolidation or migration projectsKnowledge of modern access control models (RBAC, PBAC)Exposure to AI/ML tools for enhancing IT operationsFulcrum Consulting, an LRS Company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 23, 2025

IT Network Manager (26834)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a IT Network Manager for a contract to hire or direct hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding and hands-on experience in networking, compute, storage, backup, cloud, Windows network infrastructure, and database administration. This role requires a well-rounded individual who can contribute to the design, implementation, and management of complex IT environments.Key Responsibilities:Networking:Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS Route/Switch, Nexus, and Meraki, including wireless environments.Manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firewall Management Center.Participate in network architecture and design efforts, ensuring secure and efficient network operations.Manage and optimize WAN environments, leveraging tools like Solarwinds for network performance monitoring.Manage Cisco Umbrella for cloud-delivered security.Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.Administer and support Microsoft Azure networkingAdminister internal and external DNSManage cloud networkingTeam Management:Support and collaborate with team members to achieve project goals and maintain high-quality standards.Encourage a collaborative and inclusive work environment.Assist in coordinating team efforts and provide guidance on technical challenges.Facilitate communication within the team to share knowledge and best practices.Provide constructive feedback and support professional development opportunities for team members.Qualifications:4+ years of experience in a IT Networking role, with hands-on experience in the below areas:Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco IOS Route/Switch, Nexus, and Meraki, including wireless environments.Manage Cisco Firepower Threat Defense and Firewall Management Center.Participate in network architecture and design efforts, ensuring secure and efficient network operations.Manage and optimize WAN environments, leveraging tools like Solarwinds for network performance monitoring.Manage Cisco Umbrella for cloud-delivered security.Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for network access control.Administer and support Microsoft Azure networkingAdminister internal and external DNSManage cloud networkingRelevant certifications such as Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent are highly desirable.Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Experience with hybrid or native cloud environments.Preferred Skills:Familiarity with ITIL practices.Scripting or automation experience (e.g., PowerShell, Python).Experience with generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Copilot.Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 22, 2025

QA Analyst (26851)

St. Louis MO | contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. This role is onsite in St. Louis, MO and requires an in person interview.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Description:-Must be able to read requirements and take user stories and convert them into test cases and use cases, and execute tests-Perform primarily manual testing on various applications and billing systems, including on the UIEnd to end testingRequirements:-At least 3 years of experience performing QA Testing (more preferred)-Postman experience-Must be local to and willing to work onsite in St. Louis at least 4 days per week-Must be willing to do an in person interview-Corp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Apr 22, 2025

Manual QA Tester (UI preferred) (26850)

St. Louis MO | contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Quality Assurance Tester for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis. This role is onsite in St. Louis, MO and requires an in person interview.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Description:-Must be able to read requirements and take user stories and convert them into test cases and use cases, and execute tests-Perform primarily manual testing on various applications and billing systems, including on the UIEnd to end testingRequirements:-At least 3 years of experience performing QA Testing (more preferred)-UI testing experience strongly preferred-Must be local to and willing to work onsite in St. Louis at least 4 days per week-Must be willing to do an in person interview-Corp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Apr 22, 2025

SQL Database Engineer, up to $110k + benefits. 5 days per week onsite (26849)

St. Louis MO | Permanent LRS Consulting Services is seeking a SQL Database Engineer for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity with our client in St. Louis, MO!The salary is up to $110k + bonus. This position is 100% onsiteLRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us.Position overview: Design new databases, enhance existing ones, write SQL queries and Transact-SQL (T-SQL) stored procedurestroubleshoot issues when tickets come in, find/document/implement elegant solutionsperformance tune slow queries by re-writing, indexing or improving database designwork closely with Software Engineers and Data Scientists to improve data flow from start to finishbring in and maintain a highly positive, can-do attitude and a strong desire to learn and excelRequirements:-Must have at least 3 years of SQL Server development experience-Must have experience designing SQL Server databases-Must have experience with T-SQL-Must be willing to work onsite in the office 5 days per week -Corp to corp candidates will not be considered -Must be able to convert to a permanent employee without sponsorship -Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-MJ1
Added Apr 11, 2025

IT Support Technician (26833)

Colby WI | Contract LRS is in need of an IT Support Technician for a 6 month contract opportunity with our client in Colby, WI. If you’re that person, submit your resume now! We’re seeking a hands-on IT Support (Level 1–2) Technician to join our team, supporting our client in Colby, WI and surrounding locations during a critical IT migration. This position is essential in providing both on-site and remote support, managing hardware deployments, troubleshooting end-user issues, and supporting IT infrastructure at the field level. The ideal candidate is self-sufficient, responsive, and thrives in a dynamic environment with evolving support needs. Key Responsibilities:End-User Hardware SupportPerform initial laptop setups Install, configure, and troubleshoot desktop PCs, laptops, monitors, printers, scanners, and mobile devices (iPads).Provide hands-on support for peripheral issues including docking stations, monitors, and headsets.Mobile Device & Intune SupportConfigure and support iPads using Microsoft Intune, including device wipes and application deployment.Train users on iPad login/setup and basic troubleshooting for self-maintenance.Track, patch, and maintain iPads and mobile devices as part of the overall fleet.Networking & Infrastructure Tasks (Basic Level)Basic network troubleshooting: connectivity issues, port patching, cable tracing, and IP assignments.Support wireless network access issues, coordinate with network teams if needed.Assist in identifying hardware needing replacement or reconnection during infrastructure changes.Field Services & Physical InstallationPerform physical hardware swaps, mounting, or device placements (printers, APs, scanners, etc.).Provide boots-on-the-ground support at Colby and travel to other nearby locations when required.Work with contractors and vendors during on-site installs or infrastructure updates.Printer & Conference Room SupportSet up and troubleshoot network printers and multi-function devices.Support users with printer mapping, driver installations, and paper jam/toner issues.Provide light AV support—connecting displays, configuring conference room setups, and helping users with audio/video issues.User Support & Ticket ManagementServe as the first line of support for local users; resolve incidents related to hardware, access, and applications.Perform account lookups and permission changes using Active Directory.Use PowerShell to extract user/device data or assist with administrative scripting tasks.Follow escalation protocols and coordinate with higher-tier support when necessary.Operational Transition & Project SupportSupport laptop deployments ahead of an August target date, ensuring all users receive hardware and onboarding assistance.Assist in transitioning end-user support from on-site to remote by training users on using the ADM service desk.Help document local configurations and standard procedures for ongoing support.Qualifications & Skills:Required:Must have 4+ years of experience in IT support, preferably in a manufacturing or field-based environment.Strong working knowledge of:o Windows 10/11 setup and troubleshootingo Active Directory (basic user/admin tasks)o PowerShell (entry-level scripting, reporting)o Microsoft Intune (for mobile device management)Experience imaging laptops and troubleshooting desktop hardware.Must be able to lift and move hardware (monitors, printers, docking stations).Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally to support nearby sites.Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerPreferred:Printer and AV equipment setup experience.Familiarity with ticketing systems and standard ITIL practices.Experience supporting software rollouts or infrastructure migrations.Knowledge of basic networking (IP addressing, cabling, switch ports).LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 10, 2025

Senior Business Systems Analyst (26831)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Business Systems Analyst at our client in Minneapolis, MN.We are seeking an experienced Business Systems Analyst (BSA) with 7+ years of experience to support Separately Managed Account (SMA) work in a Wealth Management setting. The ideal candidate will act as a liaison between business and IT teams, providing technical analysis and solutions that improve business performance. This role requires experience in Wealth Management, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in ambiguous, matrixed environments.Key Responsibilities:Serve as the primary liaison between business and IT teams to translate complex business requirements into clear and actionable technical specifications.Support and contribute to projects involving Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) and Wealth Management.Gather, analyze, and document business requirements, ensuring they are well-defined and concise.Drive the testing process, assist with issue resolution, and support implementation efforts.Create procedural documentation and user manuals to support business and IT teams.Participate in project meetings and provide subject matter expertise to ensure requirements align with business goals.Work effectively in a highly matrixed environment with multiple stakeholders.Troubleshoot and resolve issues, providing timely solutions to business challenges.Qualifications:7+ years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst (BSA) or Business Analyst (BA), with a focus on Wealth Management.Demonstrated experience in Separately Managed Accounts (SMA) or similar Wealth Management platforms.Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills.Proven ability to work independently and figure things out in ambiguous or uncertain work environments.Testing experience is required, including test planning and execution.Managed Account experience is a plus but not required.Comfort and adaptability in working in a highly matrixed organization.Key Skills:Technical AnalysisRequirements Gathering and DocumentationProblem-Solving and TroubleshootingTesting and Issue ResolutionWealth Management Systems (SMA)Cross-functional CollaborationProcess DocumentationFulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 09, 2025

Product Support Specialist (26828)

Product Support
Springfield IL | Full-time The LRS Enterprise Output Management (EOM) Software Support group is seeking a Product Support Specialist. As a Product Support Specialist, you will provide technical support to customers for the premier Output Management products that LRS develops and supports for their more than 5000 customers worldwide. As a Product Support Specialist, you will support post-sales customers who have our products installed. LRS Enterprise Output Management (EOM) solutions handle all aspects of document capture, delivery, storage, and accounting. Our EOM software products are designed to manage output from any platform, in any format, to any physical or electronic destination. You will be trained to support all our EOM software products. As a member of the Product Support staff, you will work closely together with other Support team members to resolve customers’ problems. You will also interact with our Advanced Support and/or Development teams to assist you in diagnosing and resolving problems.This position is based in our LRS HQ location in Springfield, IL. This position is eligible for a flexible in-office/work from home model and is paid a base salary plus paid overtime.Requirements:You must have at least 2 years’ experience in an IT support role, or you must have completed four semesters of college-level computer science courses. Experience working with printing solutions will make you a stronger candidate. Knowledge of Windows and/or mainframe operating systems or experience responding to customer support requests via phone or email will make you a stronger candidate.Knowledge or experience performing network troubleshooting, printing related configuration and troubleshooting will make you a stronger candidate.You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA. No visa sponsorships are available.Duties: Phone and e-mail supportDiagnosing problems and recommending solutionsAnswering technical questions regarding our productsRecording all information in our problem tracking system (ServiceNow)Interfacing with customers under direct supervisionSeeking assistance from fellow Product Support staff and/or Developers when neededInclusion in the on-call list to support customers in an emergency 24x7 support role once trainedSuccess Keys:You must demonstrate effective verbal and written communications skills, as well as excellent diagnostic skills. You must be well organized and be able manage multiple tasks, prioritizing and addressing the most important first. You will regularly meet with Support and Development teams to review open problems.Organization Structure:The Product Development and Support groups are managed by the VP of Product Development. You will report directly to the Manager, Product Support, who reports to the Director, Product Support.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Salary range: $50,000-$55,000 annually plus paid overtime and full benefits. This range represents the low and high for this position. The salary will vary depending on factors including, but not limited to, previous experience and skills.
Added Apr 08, 2025

Program Quality Assurance Lead (26827)

St. Paul MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Program Quality Assurance (QA) Lead to assist with the systematic approach, the transition and transformation of the Metropolitan Council's largest projects and programs. The role of the Quality Assurance Lead is to create detailed QA strategies and standards for all required testing for multiple enterprise-wide projects programs. They will not only provide overall QA leadership for the program, but they will also have hands-on execution responsibilities as the QA Lead. This role will require close collaboration with key vendor partners to ensure one end to end test strategy and test plan. Additionally, this resource will provide direction to the Met Council project teams along with our vendor partners to ensure alignment with the overall program direction.Requirements of the Role:Create detailed QA strategies and procedures for all assigned programs and projects to ensure solution(s) meets quality standards/goals and to ensure all readiness and execution of testing.Create detailed, comprehensive and well-structured test plans and test cases. Executing test cases (manual or automated) and reporting test results.Create and collaborate on overall testing schedule and approach to account for dependencies whether within the program or outside of it.Configuration management (process to control and document any changes made during the life of a project; to include release control, change control and revision control).Identify, record, document test results thoroughly and track bugs/defects. Define corrective actions. Perform thorough regression testing when bugs are resolved.Assist with creating, tracking and reporting data driven metrics to align with testing exit criteria (e.g. defect densities and open defect counts).Collaborate with project team (development team, project manager, etc.) to determine risk and priorities of defects found and plan to fix those defects.Mentor the project Business Analyst in quality Assurance best practices - that will be assisting with the testing along with the vendor.Define estimating models for all required testing within the program.Propose and implement automated test tool; then design, develop and execute automation scripts.Provide program guidance by participating in all phases of projects to provide QA guidance to cross-functional project teams. Deploy standards across all projects within the program.Collaborate on the release management plan for projects/program.Additional Skills:Fluency with QA theories and concepts to educate technical and management staff on QA.Excellent communication skills to articulate QA process and technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.Experienced with both Agile, Iterative, and Waterfall methodologies to help project teams navigate QA processes within projects.Experience with performance and/or security testing is a plus.Ability to:Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.Lead teams providing direction, delegation and removing obstacles to get work done. Build consensus and motivate people to act and participate.Build strong customer relationships and delivery of customer-centric solutions. Anticipate and balance the needs of multiple stakeholders.Develop and deliver multi-mode communications that concisely convey a clear understanding of the message to different audiences.Ability to handle conflict situations effectively with a minimum of noise.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 08, 2025

Senior Project Manager (26826)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Project Manager with our client in Minneapolis, MN.The role of the Technology Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to agreed upon timelines and within budget. This includes developing and managing the detailed project plan, communicating the project status, acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Technology Project Manager defines the project’s objectives and oversees quality control throughout the project life cycle. The candidate must possess strong management, leadership and organizational skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proven project management experience. Experience managing complex projects with cross-functional project teams. The ability to manage project scope changes and project risk. Knowledge of system development methodologies and deliverables. Solid vendor management skills and the ability to work independently or with minimal oversight in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Create, execute and manage full-scale project plans using Microsoft Project or Excel spreadsheets, to track project milestones, deliverables and daily tasks.Effectively communicate project expectations and status to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Determine the frequency and content of status reports with the project team.Define project roles and responsibilities, and determine project resource requirements, working with resource managers to obtain necessary resources, both internal and external, needed to achieve project goals.Develop business relationships with project team members as well as stakeholders for the success of the project.Schedule and Lead project meetings as needed. Includes providing meeting agendas meeting minutes.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans. Work with the business to identify, define and analyze needs or issues and provide input into issue resolutionAssist or facilitate the preparation of the test approach. Ensures that test plans and test scripts are written and executed adequately prior to implementation.Must fill in gaps in project roles/functions as needed to get the project done. Could include providing hands on assistance with activities such as requirements gathering/writing, writing test plans or scripts or conducting testing.Facilitate user training as applicable to the project.Work with the project team to prepare and execute the implementation tasks/schedule. Facilitate implementation checkpoint meetings to support the project team.Define project success criteria and disseminate to involved parties throughout project life cycle.Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Conduct project post implementation project reviews and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required (focus in Business/Finance or Technology preferred).4-6 years direct work experience in a project management capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.Finance/Brokerage Industry experience is preferred.PMP Certification is a plus.Demonstrates a thorough understanding of all phases of the project life cycle and project deliverables.Strong familiarity with project management software, such as Microsoft Project.Experience working on multiple projects across a variety of business lines at the same time.Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.Can conform and adjust to shifting priorities, demands and timelines effectively through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Possesses the ability to address conflict and manage stressful situations with confidence and calm.Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 08, 2025

Azure Engineer (26789)

Remote Remote | Permanent LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Azure Engineer for a remote direct hire opportunity with our financial client in the west suburbs of Chicago, IL! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!The Azure Engineer will:Manage the administration, configuration, and optimization of the organization’s Azure cloud infrastructure.Manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Entra ID (Azure AD), Office 365/Microsoft 365, and related cloud services.Oversee identity and access management (IAM), role-based access control (RBAC), and security policies.Maintain high availability (HA), disaster recovery (DR), and performance tuning across cloud services.Monitor and remediate security vulnerabilities, ensuring compliance with industry standards.Support and resolve escalated cloud-related service tickets, acting as a subject matter expert.Collaborate with internal teams on cloud strategy, potential future automation, and modernization initiatives.Document configurations, procedures, and best practices for cloud services.Research, evaluate, and build out new Azure capabilities, such as IaaS, PaaS, &/or IaC for future improvements.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:5+ years of experience managing enterprise IT infrastructure, with 3+ years focused on cloud administration (esp., Azure)Expertise with Office 365/Microsoft 365 administration.Expertise with most/all of the following: Entra ID (Azure AD), IAM/RBAC, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), and security best practices.Familiarity with IaaS, PaaS, &/or IaC strongly preferred.Familiarity with Azure networking (VNETs, NSGs, VPNs, network peering).Proficiency in PowerShell scripting for automation and administration.Experience with cloud monitoring, logging, and governance tools.AZ-900 and AZ-104 certifications preferred.Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal).Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer.Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 03, 2025

IT Support Technician (26822)

Urbana IL | Temp to Perm Time to get to work! We’re seeking an experienced IT Support Technician for a client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire. If you’re that person and if you have the IT Support expertise that we need, submit your resume now! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keep them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. Job Description: As an IT Support Technician, you will be working on the service request team and focus on Moves, Adds and Changes within the client's organization. Qualifications:Must 2+ years of experience with the following: Tier I & II IT SupportEnd user moves/relocation(IT Hardware) installsHardware installation and troubleshootingPhone installs/troubleshootingPC installs, builds and troubleshootingMust have 1 year with the following: Active DirectoryDocumentation/Ticketing SystemCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to Corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Apr 01, 2025

QA Engineer (26819)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a QA Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! As a QA Engineer you will: Establish requirements, evaluate, and recommend test automation tools.Estimate and plan for development of test automation framework.Define processes and standards for implementing test automation.Create automated tests for functional/GUI validation of company products and related components.Provide detailed documentation and training on automation tools/applications developed.Perform system, integration, functional, data validation, and performance testing as well as facilitate user acceptance testing.Utilize test management tools to document test plans and to report test results and defects.Investigate and evaluate new testing technologies and products for application within Horace Mann Environment.Make recommendations to improve solution reliability, performance, and quality assurance best practices and processes.Minimum job requirements: 6+ years software test automation experienceQA professional certification (ISTQB, QAI)Advanced knowledge of software development life cycle and project life cycle principles, including both Agile and WaterfallAdvanced knowledge of quality assurance processes and testing methodologiesAdvanced knowledge of test frameworks, tools, and automation of complex platformsAdvanced knowledge of multiple distributed languages and mainframe environmentsWorks with others, provides feedback and guidance to less experienced staff.Experience in using the following tools.Selenium with JavaCucumber BDDCypressMicrofocus UFTTestNG/ JUnitGITMavenEclipse/ IntelliJCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to Corp candidates will not be considered.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 27, 2025

Software Engineer (26814)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Software Engineer with our client in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Summary: We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with expertise in Layer 7 API Gateway development, specifically with Broadcom API Gateway services. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in developing services for the NYDFS Project, testing with tools like Selenium and Postman, and deploying services using CI/CD pipelines. Strong experience with Java RESTful frameworks, API performance tuning, and service optimization is essential.Key Responsibilities:Develop Broadcom API Gateway services as part of the NYDFS Project.Design, implement, and test API Gateway services using Java RESTful frameworks.Utilize tools such as Selenium and Postman for thorough testing of services.Deploy API Gateway services through CI/CD pipelines.Optimize the performance of API services and conduct performance tuning.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of services.Ensure code quality, security, and maintainability throughout the development lifecycle.Provide technical support and troubleshooting for deployed services.Continuously monitor and improve the performance and scalability of services.Preferred Experience:5+ years of experience in API Gateway development, particularly with Broadcom API Gateway.Proficiency in Java development, RESTful API frameworks, and associated technologies.Experience with CI/CD deployment processes and related tools.Strong expertise in API performance tuning and optimization.Familiarity with testing tools like Selenium and Postman.Knowledge of Layer 7 API Gateway best practices and architecture.Skills & Qualifications:Expertise in Broadcom API Gateway.Solid understanding of Java and RESTful web services.Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 26, 2025

Technical Business Analyst (26813)

Lewisville TX | Temp to Perm LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Technical Business Analyst for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Lewisville, TX.Position SummaryThis role seeks a Technical Business Analyst with a strong background in software development and the ability to manage technical requirements for an AI-driven B2B platform. The ideal candidate will excel in organizing tasks, tracking dependencies, and communicating effectively with both technical teams and customers to ensure timely delivery of features and updates.Broad Software Background:Experience in a software development environment is required. This could be in a tech company or in the IT department of a non-software company – the key is having a solid understanding of how software is built and delivered in a business context.Technical SkillsTechnical Proficiency: Familiarity with software development processes and technologies (e.g. understanding of web/cloud applications, APIs, databases, etc.). You don’t need to be a coder, but you must be comfortable discussing technical details and constraints with engineering teams.AI and B2B Insight: Prior exposure to AI-driven products or machine learning concepts is a plus (not strictly required). More importantly, you should understand B2B software dynamics – how enterprise customers use software and how their requirements are gathered and managed.ResponsibilitiesManage Requirements: Organize, clarify, and prioritize technical requirements for our AI-driven B2B software platform. This includes translating high-level ideas into clear tasks for the development team and ensuring everyone understands the goals.Track Dependencies & Commitments: Keep track of project dependencies and deadlines. Ensure that commitments made to customers (features, integrations, bug fixes) are met on schedule. You’ll coordinate with multiple teams to remove roadblocks and stay on top of deliverables.Customer Updates: Serve as a point of contact for customers regarding product updates. Provide regular status updates on promised features and fixes, maintaining transparency and managing expectations. When delays or changes occur, you will communicate proactively and tactfully with customers.Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, product, and field teams to align technical improvements with business needs. You’ll act as a bridge between customer-facing teams (sales, customer success, etc.) and the development team – ensuring that customer feedback and business priorities are reflected in the product roadmap.Preferred AttributesHighly Organized & Detail-Oriented: You excel at keeping track of many moving parts. Nothing falls through the cracks on your watch – you document requirements clearly, follow up on action items, and ensure everyone is aware of their responsibilities.Startup Mentality: Comfortable in a fast-paced startup environment. You can adapt to changing priorities and wear multiple hats when needed. A proactive self-starter attitude is essential.Strong Communicator: Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical information in a straightforward manner. You can converse equally well with engineers about technical details and with customers about business outcomes.Balanced Perspective: Ability to balance technical considerations with business priorities. You understand when a quick workaround is acceptable and when a robust long-term solution is necessary, always keeping customer satisfaction and product quality in mind.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 25, 2025

DevOps Engineer (26811)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a DevOps Engineer with our client in Minneapolis, MN.As an Engineer you will create and/or modify solutions to complex software problems. This includes coding, testing, debugging, documenting, and maintaining those solutions. You will participate in leading smaller engineering efforts as well as contributing to larger, enterprise-wide initiatives. The Engineering teams are challenged to partner across departments and divisions to achieve the best outcomes for our customers. Designing Solutions Apply technical knowledge to drive outcomes for customers. Ability to work and problem solve independently on initiatives that align to the broader software engineering strategy Proficient at designing solutions within core framework of software products within this team. Participate in low level design for the product area / within the team.Implementing SolutionsUse independent, critical thinking to solve complex problems which are significant to the customer. Member of team that can work independently, as well as collaboratively with team, in developing core software for the product that delivers outcomes.Consistent and dependable in delivering core software that delivers outcomes and meets/exceeds the team's expectations for stability, scalability, resilience, etc. Learning and Applying New Techniques. Seek out opportunities to learn new technologies that improve the product and its lifecycle.Collaborating within the TeamParticipate in team’s collaboration sessions to provide technical expertise to solve a problem/remove technical roadblocks for the teamParticipate in product planning and implementation. Helps team to understand and decompose workDevOpsParticipates in the team support rotation and builds knowledge on focus subsystems.Coaching EngineersProvide technical expertise and help the team to solve technical/software issuesProvide trainings to the junior developers and groom themRecruiting/Building TalentParticipate in the interview process or be part of the panel to recruit the right talent to the teamEducation Required: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or other technical field or equivalent work experienceRequired Work Experience / Skills 2+ years of Engineering experience Sound knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of industry standard Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) practices Knowledge of systems design concepts that provide security and stability Deep knowledge of Operating Systems and/or Application Development Platforms Ability to debug code and/or complex log files for troubleshooting and analysis of product defects Sound understanding of application engineering conceptsKnowledge/experience with querying databases for data lookup/updateFulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 25, 2025

.NET Developer (26810)

Fort Worth TX | Temp to Perm LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Programmer Analyst for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Fort Worth, Tx.Position SummaryThe Programmer Analyst works closely with members of their team, participating in most aspects of the software development lifecycle, primarily in development, testing and support, to create solutions that meet the business need. They are self-motivated individuals that look for opportunities and are excited to grow their business and technical knowledge which in-turn allows their Agile team to deliver business value.Duties & Responsibilities:What will the employee do in this role?Works alongside team members and independently to create business focused solutions for our field users, home office employees and clientsWorks with team members to investigate, debug and resolve support issuesFocus on development, testing, documentation, and support portions of the development lifecyclePreparation and Execution of tests and test plans (unit, integration and functional)Adheres to coding and design standards/best practicesCommunicate and work alongside members of their team in support of their day-to-day work itemsEngages business partners to gain knowledge about business processesAttends Agile team and development group meetingsContributor in the Agile environment, participating in daily huddles, sprint planning, retrospectives, etc.Responsible for performing business and technical knowledge transfer with their peersContinued education to learn additional technologies, programming languages, industry best practices and tools that are needed.Skills & Qualifications:EducationBachelor’s degreeWork Experience2-3 years’ experienceRequired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Knowledge of a at least one primary programming language actively used (C#, Java, Low Code, Angular, React, JavaScript, PowerShell, HTML/CSS)Knowledge of SQL or comparable data querying languageExperienced in API Development (API-Led Connectivity using APIM preferred)Experience working in Azure PortalExperience using Azure DevOps (GitHub repos, CI/CD pipelines)Work alongside others and be a team playerExperience working in an agile environmentWork alongside others and be a team playerExperience using Modern Authentication (SAML, OAuth, Entra ID)Preferred Skills and Abilities:Up to date with latest programming trends, techniques and technologiesExperience with web and cloud-based technologiesKnowledge of Git and Development IDECandidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 13, 2025

Senior Operations Engineer (26799)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Senior Operations Engineer for a position with our client in Minneapolis, MN.Summary: A professional with strong expertise in storage solutions, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage environments (Pure Storage, AWS, NetApp). Proven experience in administration, configuration, and performance monitoring, along with a solid understanding of ITIL frameworks. Skilled in troubleshooting, data migration, and optimizing storage resources.Mandatory Skills:SAN Administration & ZoningExpertise in managing PURE StorageProficiency with AWS Storage Services (S3, FSxN, EFS, EBS)Basic experience with Windows & Linux systemsExperience in storage platform administration (NetApp, ECS)Preferred Skills:Exposure to Terraform, Python, or AnsibleExperience with Bitbucket & Jenkins CI/CDITIL framework knowledge (Change, Incident, Problem Management)Monitoring tools & techniques for problem determinationStrong teamwork & communication skillsDetailed Qualifications:Expertise in PURE Storage & NetApp: configuration, maintenance, ONTAP GUI/CLI, backups, file system managementCloud Storage proficiencyExperience with Brocade/Connectrix SwitchesPerformance analysis for Pure Storage ArraysFabric Environment configuration & troubleshooting (Brocade, Connectrix, Cisco)3-5 years of experience in storage infrastructure, especially Pure Storage & AWSJob Responsibilities:Plan and execute data migration & backup strategies (NetApp and AWS)Respond to incidents and resolve technical issues promptlyDocument procedures, configurations, and troubleshooting stepsImplement SAN, NAS, and cloud storage systemsCollaborate on bridge calls for incident resolutionMonitor and optimize storage performance & capacityTroubleshoot storage issues and perform root cause analysisContribute to process improvements and best practicesDevelop data backup and disaster recovery plansProvide input for operational reporting (health checks, capacity, performance)Continuous Improvement:Collaborate with teams to assess and adjust application monitoring requirementsAssist in identifying corrective actions to improve performance and efficiency.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 13, 2025

Solution Architect (26611)

Fort Worth TX | Temp to Perm LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Solution Architect for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Fort Worth, Tx.The Solution Architect is a leader across the development, architecture, data, and business organizations. They work closely with members of their team acting as a servant leader, coordinates multiple team initiatives ensuring alignment and communication are ever-present, and works alongside business owners and leaders constantly validating business needs for delivered solutions. The role is expected to partner with other architects, senior leaders, and product teams to create scalable, flexible, and resilient architectures that address customer business problems. The Solution Architect requires no supervision or oversight. They are self-motivated individuals who have strong time management skills, project management, and communication skills that enable them to take-on and lead group based special interest initiatives. What will the employee do in this role? Lead team members in solution designs and work breakdown. Participate in all phases of the solution delivery. Define the vision and roadmap of technology-based solutions for the development group. Responsible for design of new software and solutions or extensive software revisions to existing. Be a top-level technical expert by creating high-level architectural specifications and addressing problems of systems integration and compatibility. Collaborate with management to perform research of the technical feasibility of business needs. Mentor development roles by guiding them through architectural principles, solution design, and best practices, ensuring alignment with the overall technical vision. Evangelize and evolve development and design standards and best practices.Communicate and work alongside members of their team in support of their day-to-day work items. Work with business partners to ensure alignment between the ask and the output. Perform peer reviews and sign-off for other team member’s work to ensure adherence to defined architectural standards. Learn and integrate business processes by actively engaging with business partners to ensure alignment between technical solutions and organizational objectives. Serve as an escalation point for team members on technical issues. Lead internal training opportunities within the development group. Perform business and technical knowledge transfer with their peers. Pursue continuous education to master new technologies, agile processes, programming languages, industry best practices, and tools that are needed within the company.What Skills & Qualifications Do You Need?EducationBachelor's degree. Years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Work Experience5-7 years of progressive experience in technology with a focus on software development3-5 years of experience with business analysis and systems design1-3 years of experience in a leadership role (principal engineer, tech lead, team lead, architect, etc.)CertificationsAzure or AWS Solution Architect preferred or acquired within first 12 months of the role.SAFe Architect preferred or acquired within first 12 months of the role.Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesCloud Technologies: Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of architectural frameworks, design patterns, and best practices.Software Development: Strong background in software development and familiarity with multiple programming languages and frameworks.Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically.Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Leadership: Strong leadership and project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams or enable other leaders.Adaptability: Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status
Added Mar 10, 2025

Account Executive (26770)

Sales
Springfield IL | Full-time Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. (LRS) needs your sales skills. Our Enterprise Output Management division is looking to add an Account Executive to the team. Our EOM solutions streamline the distribution of output across applications, desktops, and mobile devices, reducing total costs for critical document delivery. You will sell top-tier Enterprise Output Management (EOM) software to Fortune 2000 companies using both inside and outside sales methods.LRS, a global leader in IT solutions, values innovation, quality, integrity, and financial strength. Since 1979, our talented team has driven success in diverse markets. Headquartered in Springfield, IL, we operate worldwide with hundreds of employees in dozens of locations. Known for honesty, self-motivation, and hard work, our people are key to our reputation. Join us and contribute to our continued success.The ideal candidate should be in the Springfield, IL area. You will travel a minimum of 30 percent of the time within your assigned territory. Compensation will consist of a base salary plus a commission plan.Candidate Requirements:You must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience selling enterprise software solutions/technology services to mid-market and large-size companies. At least 50% of your last five years' sales experience must have been in an individual contributor sales role. Experience selling into the healthcare industry will make you a stronger candidate.Strong technical sales aptitude will make you a stronger candidate. Formal product training on LRS software products will be provided; however, a competent understanding of computing and computer network concepts is required.Understanding or proven experience in learning and utilizing CRM systems.A proven record of consistently exceeding sales quotas.Though this is a direct sales (account) position, experience building relationships with field-based application partners, printer hardware vendors and MPS provider personnel is a plus.You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. No visa sponsorship is available.As an Account Executive you will:Be responsible for managing a territory of assigned customer and prospective accounts within a specific geography and be expected to:Attain a sales quota.Establish and maintain a pipeline.Foster partner relationships.Prospect within your list of assigned accounts. Your assigned territory will be within Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Iowa. Utilize top-down selling techniques to determine key decision makers.Schedule and conduct face-to-face appointments with key decision makers and project groups.Collaborate with assigned technical pre-sales engineering personnel to understand the prospective account’s I.T. landscape and current output management environment.Prepare and present a compelling value proposition with a supporting business case.As necessary, gain prospect’s commitment to evaluate LRS products within their environment.Present LRS solutions to improve customer output management computing environments.Propose LRS solutions and assist customers in justifying the acquisition of LRS EOM softwareBuild ongoing relationships with key decision makers to expand future revenue opportunity.Performance Objectives for this position:Achieve Quota: Meet revenue goals in your sales plan.Learn Sales Methodology: Understand and discuss the EOM top-down sales methodology within three weeks.Build Customer Relationships: Maintain monthly contact with assigned accounts and key decision makers to expand sales opportunities.Develop New Customers: Make an average of 100 calls per week to key decision makers.Enhance Presentation Skills: Deliver EOM presentations and product demonstrations.Update Management: Keep accurate sales records in the LRS CRM system and review account status with your sales manager monthly and senior management quarterly.Success Keys: Your success will be measured by your ability to close sales and achieve your sales quota. You will be most successful using Top-Down selling techniques with the Senior Technical Managers (CIOs, etc.). You must also maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales-related activities in our Dynamics CRM system.Organization Structure and Interfaces:The EOM Division at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc. comprises more than 150 employees divided between 2 groups: sales/marketing and software development/support. The EOM sales and marketing group has approximately 80 employees based in the USA plus an additional 50 employees based in our international offices. A Senior Vice-President oversees the entire sales and marketing operations both domestically and internationally. The VP of Product Development and Support, VP of North American Sales and EOM Services, VP of European Sales, VP of Capella Technologies Division, Director of Product Management, Director of International Marketing, and European Senior Technical Manager all report to the Senior Vice President. For the North American group, sales managers report to the Director of North American Sales. You will report directly to the Sales Manager for your region. The compensation range is $100k - $150k in the first year. This income range represents base salary, draw, and on target earnings in the first year.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Mar 04, 2025

Workday HRIS Consultant (26785)

Remote Remote | Contract Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Workday HRIS Consultant for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 4-6 month contract opportunity for the right person. If you’re that person and if you have the Workday HRIS expertise that we need, submit your resume now!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!Job Responsibilities:The HRIS Technical Analyst provides technical support for Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) software and develops reports and utility applications as required. Modifies existing software and configures new system software. Demonstrates a working knowledge of HRIS applications and how they interrelate to other applications within the system. Utilizes the tools of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) application and the operating system platform to tune the processing, data manipulation and integrations as required. Uses the Workday Community site to troubleshoot and identify ways to better utilize the system. Prepares and delivers Workday reports to stakeholders across the company. Identifies configuration strategies, risks, and options and recommend approaches and mitigations to meet client/functional requirements. Provides support and guidance for systems feature, version, and bug releases. Develops, tests, implements and monitors custom integrations with organization or third-party applications Supports release management, reviews release summary and releases readiness documents from system vendors. Writes and maintains system documentation. Prepares detailed flow charts and diagrams outlining systems capabilities and processesOne (1) year of experience in development, report writing, or other related information technology field is preferred. One (1) year of technical HRIS experience is preferred. Workday certification in designated functionality module(s) is preferred.Must have additional experience with the following:Understanding of human resources, benefits, compensation and payroll processes.Ability to maintain data integrations.Possesses understanding of Workday applications and other HRIS systems.Ability to meet deadlines and handle multiple priorities; adapt to changes in scope.Translates business requirements into design and technical specs and ensures the client takes advantage of Workday best practices.Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 04, 2025

Tier II Support & IT Asset Manager (26783)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Tier II Support & Asset Manager for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity for the right person. If you’re that person and if you have the Tier II Support & Asset Management expertise that we need, submit your resume now!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over threedecades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships withour clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Ourcontacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilitiesfor you. So let’s get to work!Job Responsibilities:The IT Manager is responsible for supporting the Tier-2 Support- team, Asset Management and helping IT businesses optimize the spending on hardware and software and make more informed decisions regarding purchases and redistribution. Must have five or more years of experience as an IT support and asset analyst, research analyst or in another entry-level position.Additional responsibilities include risk, controls, and compliance management, supporting internal audits, compliance and examination activities, and development & maintenance of policies, standards & procedures that are aligned with the best practices (NIST handbook). Familiarity with fundamental IT concepts, infrastructure & data center technologies is required. This position will require communication and coordination across the organization must demonstrate strong communication and management skills.Role and Responsibilities for the IT Manager are.Management (25%)Responsible for Information Technology staff results.Perform all departmental administrative activities, including staff meetings, attendance, monthly status reporting, budgeting, strategic planning, expense processing, documentation, and other activities, as assigned, in a timely manner.Achieve Financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing the annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.Attract, develop, and retain Technology staff.Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing and enforcing organization standards and adhering to legal regulations.Other duties as assigned. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.Tier-2 Support (25%)The goal is to deliver frontline technical support for internal users for both business and IT.Establish and implement ITIL standards.Develop and maintain Technical Support/knowledge base within ITSM platform for Tier-2.Collaborating with infrastructure teams to determine trends in asset performance.Recruiting and manage a team of asset analysts and supervising their performance.Provide KPI/metric information and standardized reporting for Tier-2 on a scheduled basis and ensuring quality control throughout the lifecycle of all company IT assets.Supervising Tier-2 Technical Support analystsLead maintenance and review of business continuity policy, standards, and processes.Lead internal reporting and tracking of issues Problem related issues and remediation activities.Asset Management (50%)Provide ongoing SME guidance and assistance to the IT Asset management team.Develop and maintain Technical Support/knowledge base within ITAM (Asset Management) platform.Identify, assess, and quantify risks and provide evidence of policy compliance to internal auditors when required.Defining and enhancing schemes for identifying hardware and software-related assets.Managing activities concerning license compliance auditsEstablishing and maintaining hardware and software maintenance databaseDeveloping processes, policies, standards, systems, and measurements to help a company manage its IT asset portfolio.Developing procurement strategies across the company to optimize technology spending.Research industry best practices and incorporating them with organizational practices.Responsible for organizing teams and delegating workloads to maximize operational efficiency.Conduct system audits and verify results base on technologies implemented.Familiar with a variety of technologies field’s concepts, practices, and procedures.Qualifications:Minimum of 4 years of hands-on IT Support and Asset management experience, with at least 2 years in a management role.Relevant Business asset Management certifications preferred. (One or more certifications CAMP, CHAMP, CMAN, CSAM, CIAD, CIAM, CAMSE.).Experience in responding to Audits or Experience in managing and coordinating the response to audit.Preferred Skills:Ability to understand and apply ITAM concepts.Knowledge and experience in performing assessments aligned with the best practices.Ability to work independently, effectively manage competing demands and priorities.Familiarity with Governance, Risk and Compliance as it applies to ITAM planning.Ability to interact with a variety of internal and external people in a professional manner that creates confidence in his/her knowledge and abilities and helps foster mutually satisfactory resolution to control gaps and issues.Very good analytical and problem-solving skillsStrong documentation skills, including the ability to create detailed and well-organized standards and S operational procedures.Ability to work effectively as a member of a cross-functional team.Ability to build positive relationships across multiple stakeholders, senior leadership team, and department heads, etc.Communicates with positive impact: excellent leadership, business partnership, negotiation, etc.Clear and agile thinking and analysis that leads to win-win innovative solutions while delivering on-time and on budget.Poise and ability to act calmly and competently in high-pressure, high stress situations.Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 04, 2025

Sr. Data Analyst (26780)

Dallas TX | Temp to Perm LRS has prospered for over 30 years because our corporate philosophy embraces honest, ethical and hard-working people. If that describes your approach to IT consulting, we need to talk! LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. Data Analyst for a hybrid onsite contract opportunity with our financial client in downtown Dallas, TX! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!The Sr. Data Analyst will:Communicate complex analytical work to a broad audience. Understand key business functions to understand drivers of data utilization and document requirements that advance analytic capabilities. Work with the Enterprise Data Solutions team to design solutions that meet the requirements.Execute delivery of data, organize business testing, and validation of data results.Identify management of data quality issues as part of an enterprise data stewardship program.Work alongside an Implementation Consultant on all relevant development tasks.Coordinate with the various SMEs, document and review data mappings, and facilitate creation of final design specifications.Perform data mining and write SQL Queries to uncover issues with data throughout the implementation.Prioritize and allocate time across multiple ongoing projects.Other duties as assigned.Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in relevant business/technology fieldSubject matter expertise in finance and capital markets industries, with experience focusing on commercial debt products being especially helpfulExperience in Asset Management Platform (Everest or Wall Street Office preferred)Experience in developing performance analytics (data quality experience a plus)Experience translating business requirements to technical requirements in the financial / capital markets industries.Strong understanding of ETL processes and Data MappingsGood knowledge and experience in data warehouse management tools, principles, and processes. Good familiarity with multidimensional ModelingGood hands-on experience writing SQL queriesGood Business Analytical skillsetsAbility to lead and work with remote and offshore teamsAbility to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet critical and established deadlinesCandidates must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to Corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran statusHourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Mar 03, 2025

Sr. Site Reliability Engineer (26744)

Topeka KS | Full-time LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Sr. Site Reliability Engineer for a client in Lenexa, KS. This is a direct hire position. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. Description:Lead the efforts of application deployment, reliability, scalability, availability and performance alongside the engineering and infrastructure teams. Incorporate aspects of software engineering and apply them to infrastructure and operations problems to create scalable and highly reliable software systems. Work closely with our software development and engineering teams to build mature, production-ready services and applications. As part of the site reliability engineering team, help define our standards for monitoring, alerting, scalability, and production-readiness. Monitor and report on the uptime of our systems and services, the performance of our applications, and the capacity of our platform.Job Duties and Responsibilities:• Operational performance and stability: work with other members of assigned value stream to ensure that the in-scope applications/platforms are meeting performance and stability requirements; this includes managing major incidents to mitigation/resolution• Problem management: perform post-incident reviews of all major incidents and determine action items required to avoid similar issues/minimize downtime for future incidents• Monitoring and metrics:o Work with application development team to ensure that assigned applications/platforms have appropriate monitoring and metrics in place to appropriately measure performance and stabilityo Identify functional and nonfunctional improvementso Act as the operations representative in value stream planning and prioritization sessions to ensure that the operational needs of the assigned applications/platforms are addressed as neededo Hold quarterly operational performance reviews with value stream management• Operational readiness:o Ensure that applications/platforms in the value stream are operationally ready for production; this includes annual review of all SOPs/knowledge articleso Monitor review for any new feature launch or other significant changes that may impact monitoring• Release Planning and Coordination:o Work with other members of assigned value stream to ensure that the production releases for their in-scope applications/platforms are properly planned and coordinated; this includes holding change/release implementation reviews to ensure thorough and appropriate implementation planso Provide review and sign-off/approval of change tickets for the assigned value streamo Represent the value stream in Change Advisory board meetingso Participate in Program Increment Planning sessions as a liaison for operations and infrastructure supporto Provide information regarding upcoming critical changes to the value streamRequirementsEducation and Experience:• Undergraduate degree in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience• 5 to 8 years of hands-on, professional software development experience in building scalable applications that includes experience working in a multi-platform environment and multi-cloud hybrid environments; experience with CI/CD pipeline tools; experience with clustering technologies (High Availability, Resiliency, Reliability and Scaling); and experience in DevOps skills and methodologies required• Proficiency in design principles of monitoring and alerting systems• Proficiency with one or more general purpose programming languages; one or more scripting languages; automation tools; development tools; API interaction and development; and one or more version control systemsPreferred Technologies:• Cloud providers – Azure, AWS, CGP• Operating systems – Linux, Windows• General programming languages – Python, Go, Typescript• Scripting languages – Bash, Powershell• CI/CD – Azure DevOps, Flux, Github• Automation tools – Terraform, Ansible• Development – Visual Studio, Git, FastAPI, React, Typescript, Redis• Monitoring and incident response –PagerDuty, ServiceNow, Prometheus, Grafana• Infrastructure tools – AKS, Kubernetes, Docker, VMware, Infoblox, Active Directory, Nutanix• Network – Cisco, Hyperflex, F5, Azure Frontdoor, Azure Application GatewayKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Proficiency in monitoring, alerting, analyzing and troubleshooting• Good understanding of defining and executing high availability, disaster recovery, sustained resiliency, and chaos engineering tests• Able to demonstrate a passion for finding and improving efficiencies with infrastructure, development and deployment automation• Able to enhance and maintain complex software components and distributed systems• Able to define and drive adoption of a best-in-class monitoring framework to accomplish end-to-end application or service monitoring• Able to monitor and report on SLA/SLO for given applications services• Able to develop and maintain operational dashboards to establish key performance indicators and trends• Able to lead and participate in non-functional testing (performance and resilience) and identify bottlenecks, opportunities for optimization, and capacity demands• Knowledge of control application log collection and analysis; able to automate processes and systems configuration/deployment• Able to partner with security engineers and develop plans and automation to aggressively and safely respond to new risks and vulnerabilities• Able to design and architect operational solutions for managing applications and infrastructure with the specific goal of increasing the automation, repeatability, and consistency of operational tasks• Able to partner and train infrastructure and operations teams; this includes the creation and/or enhancement of SOPs, knowledge articles, etc.• Able to analyze and participate in periodic on-call duties to prevent, solve and automate the response to problems on mission critical servicesLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Feb 28, 2025

Web Access Management / IAM Engineer (26776)

Minneapolis MN | Temp to Perm Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Web Access Management / IAM Engineer with our client in Minneapolis, MN. Open to local candidates only that can be hybrid onsite.Looking for a Web Access Management / IAM Engineer, candidates must have experience with the following:Designing, configuring, testing, and maintaining our web access system in coordination with the enterprise IAM and security team.Partner with project and application teams on the setup and maintenance of access patterns as well as single sign-on connectionsActs as a Liaison with clients and vendors in the SSO set up processBuild, run and provide subject matter expertise for IAM solutionsCommunicate enterprise standards, best practices, changes in the security landscapes to relevant constituentsGuide and coach the team on best practices and maintaining products supporting secure legacy and modern authentication protocols.Collaborating with enterprise architects, engineers/analysts, solution designers and lead integration efforts to meet business and functional needs.Coordinate troubleshooting and extended issues resolution not completed by the application and support teams.Stay abreast of trends in the IAM and access management space and help drive adoption of new tools and security conceptsBuild and maintain relationships with other departments and business units work on future web access management related projects and learning new technologies/processesAssist in the administrative tasks for applications as requiredEnsure process and technical documentation is maintained and up to dateJOB SPECIFICATIONS AND QUALIFICATIONSBasic Qualifications:5 +years of technical Identify and Access Management experience.8 + years of cumulative experience in engineering, development and/or support of IT SystemsExperience with IAM Technologies and Processes (Federated Authentication, Web Single Sign On, SAML/OAuth, OpenID Connect, Web Access Management (WAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)Past Implementation or migration between Access Management solutionsAbility to thrive in an environment with competing priorities and the ability to adjust priority to match business demands.Demonstrate attention to detail, communication proficiency, continuous learning, customer/client focus, developing others, positive attitude, problem solving, relationship building, thoroughness, and time management.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with SiteMinder, PingFederate, Okta For access management.Past work with SAML, Oauth and OIDC federated authenticationServer and network administration (both concept and practical) in Either windows or UnixCertification CIAM or vendor specific training programsFamiliarity with Azure Identity Management and administration of the toolsComfort level in collaborating with and presenting ideas to large groups.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Feb 26, 2025

Technical Business Systems Analyst (26774)

IT/Software/Technology
REMOTE REMOTE | Full-time Our Retirement Solutions division seeks an experienced Technical Business Systems Analyst to join their implementations team. LRS Retirement Solutions develops and implements PensionGold, a pension administration software for retirement systems in the defined benefits retirement market segment. Our Technical Business Systems Analysts have a vital role in understanding each customer’s unique business processes and how they drive the configuration and customization of our PensionGold software. The Technical Business Systems Analysts are a key resource for our implementations team and act as subject matter experts on multiple platforms the group uses. You may be based at our corporate headquarters in Springfield, Illinois, in most of our LRS North America locations, or home-based for the right candidate.  As a Technical Business Systems Analyst, you receive a base salary and are eligible for overtime pay, including any travel time, as part of an implementation project. There is minimal required travel during the work week, 10 to 25 percent at peak times during an implementation project, all within the United States. There are substantial growth opportunities and career advancement for the right person joining our team in this position. Responsibilities and Performance Objectives:Develop a thorough understanding of our PensionGold software products, including their functionality and complex business processes. Acquire a detailed understanding of pension administration processes that drive business decisions and required customizations to our software product. Demonstrate a creative, logical, and analytical approach to problem-solving and develop a good working relationship with internal and external customer resources.Identify and understand our customer’s requirements and convert those requirements into detailed design documents describing the configuration or customization required in our PensionGold software products.Understand our customers’ defined benefit plan rules, practices, processes, and legacy applications to prepare technical designs for customizing our product.Engage in process-related discussions with the customer, team leader, developers, and business analysts in a clear, understandable, and precise manner. The ability to explain difficult or complex concepts and/or information to people ranging from end-users to technical developers is very important. Coordinate and support the development of PensionGold software by creating and managing high-quality business requirements and design specifications. Continuously review requirements to ensure software conforms to standards and suggest modifications as needed. Develop, modify, and test complex business processes using our business process modeler tools. Create and document test plans/cases and execute scenarios using written and implied requirements. Perform debugging and unit testing of business processes in our software and continuously maintain and update plans during all implementation phases. Collaborate with project team members to ensure the solution addresses business requirements within the capabilities of the PensionGold software. Resolve problem incident reports during testing by analyzing the reported problem, determining the appropriate corrective action, and making the necessary changes to the design documents. Requirements:Minimum of five years of Business Analyst experience performing analysis and design as part of an application development project or software implementation team. Minimum of four years of experience creating or modifying SQL Server scripts. You must be able to write database queries and have a solid understanding of database structures. Minimum of four years of experience in software development. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are essential, along with the ability to interact effectively with business owners, customers, and team members.Willingness to travel up to 10%, travel requirements will vary. You must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer. Visa sponsorships are not available.The following experience and skills will make you a stronger candidate:Familiarity with implementing a COTS solution to meet specific customer requirements.Previous experience working with retirement system software or custom software development.  Experience using a diagramming or flowcharting tool, like Microsoft Visio software. Organization Structure and Interfaces: The LRS Retirement Solutions group is one of several groups within LRS. The Vice President manages it. Managers over Implementations, Product Development, Product Support, and Sales report directly to the Vice President. You will be a member of the Implementations team and will report to a manager. You will interact with members of your team, other employees, and customers. A typical implementation project team consists of 5-6 key resources supplemented by other resources to meet the project's needs. Salary range: $60,000 - $105,000. This salary range represents the low and high end for this position. The salary will vary depending on factors including experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of LRS’ total employee compensation package. LRS is an equal-opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, or protected veteran status.
Added Feb 26, 2025

Sr. Data Engineer (26771)

Chesterfield MO | Temp to Perm Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Data Engineer for a 6-month contract to hire opportunity with our client!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We have built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we are very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! As a Sr. Data Solutions Engineer you will lead the architectural design of scalable data and AI solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals. You’ll develop best practices, collaborate cross-functionally, support data governance, and drive adoption of innovative technologies for secure, compliant, and efficient deployment of AI and data systems at scale, while engaging stakeholders across all levels.WHAT YOU’LL DO:Lead and guide a team of data engineers, help with troubleshooting, task prioritization, and ensure the successful completion of data pipeline projectsAutomate data wrangling from a wide variety of sources (flat files, remote servers, databases, legacy systems, message queues, APIs and more)Take ownership of larger or more complex data projects, ensuring alignment with business needs and timely delivery, while supporting other team members on their tasksCollaborate with IT and business teams to understand data needs, ensuring that data pipelines and processes meet operational requirements and support business analytics.Leverage many technologies and methodologies as required—including scripting and programming languagesAssist in the preparation, deployment, and maintenance of machine learning/artificial intelligence data pipelinesROLE SPECIFICS:Travel – Occasional overnight travel 1-3 nights per quarter for company meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.Schedule – ability to work flexible hours; may include evening & weekend hours as neededYOU MUST HAVE:Bachelor’s degree4+ years of hands-on experience in data engineering or a related fieldProficiency in IBM DataStage or equivalent data integration toolAbility in developing, deploying, and maintaining data processes and pipelines in Python2+ years of experience in hybrid cloud environmentsExceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to build and orchestrate code in numerous ways to support analytics deploymentEffective interpersonal skills, with positive professional verbal and written skillsLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Feb 24, 2025

Technical Project Manager (26768)

Overland Park KS | Contract LRS Consulting is hiring for a Technical Project Manager for a client in Overland Park, KS.We are seeking a skilled Technical Project Manager to work collaboratively with cross-functional technical teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with a high degree of quality.Responsibilities:Engage with cross-functional technical and product management teams to prioritize tasks and work efforts by understanding scope, requirements, effort, and tradeoffs when changes occur.Create and monitor active work, backlog, priorities, and risks for team members and stakeholders.Advise business partners on project options to achieve objectives.Manage project documentation and report on project status, backlog, and resource allocation.Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely manner.Implement, measure, and report key performance indicators while maintaining up-to-date project dashboards.Adhere to enterprise-wide project management methodology standards.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.At least 3 years of experience in project coordination or management of IT and/or software development projects.Proven track record of leading agile development teams and successfully delivering enterprise software projects on time and within budget.Expertise in project management methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall.Strong technical background with the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.Experience using project management tools such as Jira or MS Project to create detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.Preferred:Project Management Professional (PMP) or Project Management Institute (PMI) certification.Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification.Understanding of release and change management fundamentals to support project success.LRS Consulting Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Feb 18, 2025

.NET Core Web Application Developer - up to $125k plus bonus, 100% onsite (26758)

St. Louis MO | Permanent LRS Consulting Services is seeking a .NET Core Web Application Developer for a permanent, direct-hire role with our client. The salary is up to $125k plus bonus. This role is 100% onsite, 5 days per week in St. Louis, MO.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants toour clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with ourclients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hardevery day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidateswho can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Responsibilities:This .NET Web Application Developer will create compelling, scalable, and creative custom web applications in Microsoft .NET. Core.Reporting to the Web App Development Manager, this position is responsible for:Consolidating large amounts of information in a persuasive visual experienceDemonstrating creative, technical and analytical skillsFlexible and adaptable with the ability to learn quickly in various technical and creative environments, while delivering quality workUsing advanced design skills that can support a diverse array of marketing objectivesAbility to scope projects and determine both design and development needsStrong organizational skills with the ability to handle/coordinate multiple projects simultaneously within timelinesRequirements:4+ years as a professional full stack web/interactive designer/developerExperience in Microsoft .NET Framework and .NET Core, as well as Visual StudioExperience with Microsoft Web APIExperience Microsoft Entity Framework and Microsoft SQL Server, and general database structures;Intermediate to expert JavaScript/Jquery skills;Corp to corp candidates will not be consideredMust be willing to work onsite 100% (5 days) in St. Louis, MOCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receiveconsideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion,creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity,domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenshipstatus or protected veteran status. #LI-MJ1
Added Feb 18, 2025

Supervisor of Identity & Access Management (26755)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Supervisor of Identity & Access Management for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity for the right person. If you’re that person and if you have the Identity & Access Management expertise that we need, submit your resume now!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over threedecades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships withour clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Ourcontacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilitiesfor you. So let’s get to work!Job Responsibilities:The Supervisor, Identity and Access Management (IAM), is responsible for providing technical expertise and leadership in the analysis, development, and implementation of IAM applications and solutions. This role offers in depth technical consultation to business units and IT management, ensuring that IAM strategies align with organizational needs and industry best practices. The supervisor collaborates with stakeholders to develop and refine plans, processes, and integrations that address information security requirements while optimizing user access and operational efficiency. This position also oversees the daily activities of the IAM team, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaborationJob Qualifications:Five years of experience in technology implementation, including three years in developing, implementing, and architecting information systems and three years technical architecture experience integrating identity management, access management and access governance software into client’s infrastructure and applications.Cyber Security Certification preferredOKTA Certified Professional is desiredSailPoint IdentityNow Certification (Azure Entra ID, Okta, Sailpoint, Saviynt, CyberArc, BeyondTrust.)Technical Experience: knowledge of relevant IT infrastructure and security concepts (system administration, networking, operating systems, and security protocols).IAM Concepts: must be familiar with IAM principles (such as authentication, authorization, provisioning, deprovisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and least privilege access).Architecture: Hands-on experience with developing/architecting solutions using two or more leading IAM Solution providers such as Azure Entra ID, Okta, Sailpoint, Saviynt, CyberArc, BeyondTrustScript Writing: Experience with scripting languages, such as PowerShell and Python, to automate IAM tasks.Excellent knowledge of MFA, risk based and adaptive access control and protocols such as OpenID Connect, SAML, OAuth 2.0 and SCIMStrong understanding of risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity, IT security architecture, and IT regulatory complianceFamiliarity in one of more of the following areas: Identity management, PAM, SSO and MFA.CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certification preferredAbility to think strategically and incorporate business needs into technical roadmapsStrong problem solving and trouble shooting skillsCan manage projects and execute on those objectives Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written &verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any EmployerCorp to corp candidates will not be consideredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.salary hourly rate between $25 per hour to $200 per hour
Added Feb 17, 2025

Senior Manager of Enterprise Applications and Data (26754)

Champaign IL | Contract LRS Consulting Services is searching for a Senior Manager of Enterprise Applications and Data for an exciting direct hire/ permanent opportunity with a client of ours in Champaign, IL. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Strategy:Lead a team throughout all phases of design, implementation, and support of critical business applications, including Pension Administration System (PAS), web, and low-code applications.Develop and manage the applications roadmap in alignment with organizational needs and best practices.Collaborate with key stakeholders to understand business processes and identify opportunities for system improvements and automation.Provide strategic direction for integrations & data usage.Team Leadership & Development:Lead and mentor a team of application & data managers, ensuring continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within the team.Provide performance feedback, training, and professional development opportunities for team members.Project Management:Plan, coordinate, and execute application development projects, including upgrades, enhancements, and new implementations in conjunction with product owners and PMO.Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff and external vendors, to deliver projects on time and within scope.Compliance, Data Management, and Reporting:Act as control owner and coordinate with business process owners and other control owners to execute on applicable compliance requirements.Evaluate control deficiencies and track remediation to completion.Consult, advise, and participate in the design of various IT processes and controls to support compliance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.Oversee data management practices, ensuring accurate reporting and analytics capabilities across platforms.Develop custom reports and dashboards to provide actionable insights for business leaders.Business Process Improvement:Identify and implement process improvements through better utilization of applications and data.Conduct regular system reviews, data analysis, and user feedback sessions to identify opportunities for optimization.Vendor & Stakeholder Management:Act as the primary point of contact for relevant vendors and external consultants.Negotiate contracts, licenses, and service agreements with vendors to optimize costs and service quality.Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including department heads, to ensure business needs are met.Documentation and Training:Maintain documentation of configurations, processes, and technical solutions.Required Qualifications7+ years of experience managing enterprise applications, particularly PAS, ERP, or other enterprise-scale software system environments.3+ years of supervisory/management experience.Any one or any combination totaling 5 years (60 months) from the following categories:College coursework which includes Information Technology (IT), IT Management, Programming, IT Systems, or a closely related discipline, as measured by the following conversion table:30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)Associate’s Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)Bachelor’s Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)Work experience in IT-related functions such as hardware/software support, programming, network design, network engineering, IT systems integration, or closely related field, which includes supervisory or lead worker capacity.Additional education, training, and/or work experience in the area of specialization may be required.Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.Strong knowledge of data governance and compliance standards.Preferred QualificationsExperience with configuration, administration, and customization of large-scale enterprise platforms. PAS-specific experience is a plus.Strong understanding of enterprise architecture, ERP/CRM systems, and cloud-based technologies.Excellent project management skills with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results on time.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate across departments and teams.Experience with integration tools like Azure Logic Apps or Power Automate is a plus.Experience working in an Agile development environment.Experience in managing vendor relationships and negotiating contracts.Proven experience leading large-scale system implementations, migrations, and integrations.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Feb 14, 2025

IT Director (26752)

Minneapolis MN | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking an IT Director with our client in Minneapolis, MN. As the Director of IT Strategy, Planning and Governance, you will be responsible for ensuring the Enterprise IT Organization is aligned with overall business strategy, adopts appropriate governance and adheres to transparent performance management. You will lead a team of Project Managers and/or partner with outside services, working closely with the CIO, other members of the IT senior leadership team and leaders across all business segments.Position SummaryThe Director of IT Strategy, Planning, and Governance is responsible for aligning the Enterprise IT organization with overall business strategy, implementing governance frameworks, and ensuring transparent performance management. This role leads a team of Project Managers and/or collaborates with external partners while working closely with the CIO, IT senior leadership, and business leaders across all segments.Key ResponsibilitiesIT Strategy and Governance:Lead the transformation of IT governance by implementing repeatable, business-focused, and adaptive frameworks.Oversee IT roadmaps, demand planning, portfolio standardization, project management best practices, and performance measurement.Ensure IT investments align with strategic objectives and are managed effectively.Demand and Portfolio Management:Develop and maintain project and portfolio management methodologies to support strategic planning, execution, and successful delivery.Establish decision-making processes for demand prioritization, resource allocation, and capacity planning to enhance delivery efficiency.Monitor and report portfolio progress, costs, and risks through leadership dashboards.Budget and Performance Management:Track project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.Monitor IT department health through key performance indicators and operational metrics.Business Relationship Management & Strategy:Partner with IT Business Relationship Managers and IT Leadership to define technology strategies and roadmaps.Prioritize initiatives to optimize resource allocation and maximize business impact.Ensure programs and initiatives achieve targeted business outcomes.Leadership & Team Management:Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of IT Project Managers.Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.Manage departmental budgets and ensure cost-effective operations.Qualifications & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).10+ years of experience leading IT initiatives across multiple domains (e.g., infrastructure, data, applications), with at least 5 years in a leadership role.Proven experience in building and managing an IT PMO function. PMP certification preferred.Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budget management, and resource allocation.Ability to drive business, cultural, and technology change in a dynamic environment.Experience partnering with senior executives to align IT strategies with business goals.Travel RequirementsTravel anticipated at approximately 5-10%.Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.Hourly rate between $20 - $125 per hour
Added Feb 04, 2025

Sr. SAP ABAP Technical Analyst (26703)

Kansas City Missouri | Full-time LRS Consulting Services is seeking an Sr. SAP ABAP Technical Analyst for a client in Kansas City, KS. This is a direct hire position. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. Description:The Sr. SAP ABAP Technical Analyst will participate in a cross-functional team environment as a key member of the Shared Applications Team responsible for the core SAP S/4HANA 2022 environment. This position is responsible for the design, implementation, support, enhancement, and maintenance of SAP development functions for the various SAP modules implemented. Partner with the implementation and support teams in gathering technical requirements and delivering technical solutions. Provide input on system design, integration testing, and post go-live support as needed. Coordination with team members and external consultants. Follow best practices that support business requirements and deliverables, using approved client development and change control methodology.Job Duties and Responsibilities:• Design and develop ABAP programs for the various SAP modules implemented• Ability to interpret functional specifications and convert them into technical solutions that can be implemented and supported• Active participation with Shared Applications team members in the design, development, documentation, performance testing, and implementation of technical business solutions• Maintain a working knowledge of advancing technologies and freely exchange new ideas and suggestions for improvement• Good understanding of SAP related master data• Follow client Development, Governance and Project Management standards• The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as needed.RequirementsEducation and Experience:• Bachelor's degree in the field of Information Technology, Information Systems, Computer Science, Business, Engineering or related equivalent experience• 8+ years of experience designing, developing, implementing and modifying applications utilizing ABAP programming language• Experience with developing and implementing application in support of end-user functionality• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming techniques• Experience with Fiori, SAPUI5, CDS views, OData Services, Cloud Platform, HANA DB, implementing and extending standard SAP Fiori Apps• Experience with Business Technology Platform (BTP), SAP S/4HANA Development environment• Exposure to ABAP development within a variety of SAP modules including SD, FICO, WM, MM, PP, HCM, etc.• Knowledge of SAP development best practices• Experience in all types of ABAP development (reports, enhancements, interfaces, function modules, workflow, classes and module pools)• Experience working with BADI's, enhancement points, BAPIs, IDOCs, and Web services• Strong understanding of ABAP objects (Object Oriented concepts)• Experience with SAPScript, SmartForms, and Adobe Forms• Working knowledge of at least 2 computer languages• Strong knowledge of MS Office Suite: Word, Excel, Access and Power Point• Experience with MS Visual Studio and JavaScript is a plusKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communications skills with the ability to effectively communicate with business users, stakeholders, technical teams, and various levels of management• Able to listen and communicate in a clear and concise manner, along with the ability to recognize the audience and tailor communications accordingly• Able to work on multiple projects simultaneously, including the ability to prioritize activities• Able to organize time and resources effectively to achieve goals• Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter, set direction, and complete assignments• Able to interact effectively and cooperatively with employees at all levels• Able to demonstrate strong customer service orientation• Must be flexible with work schedules and be available to work overtime, evenings and weekends, with or without advanced notice• Strong work ethic with desire and willingness to share knowledge, accomplish team goals, and meet deadlines• Able to perform code reviews and mentor team members• Strong problem solving and analytical skills• Able to work on-call• Must be able to read, write, and speak EnglishLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Jan 30, 2025

Manager, Security Operations (26728)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Time to get to work! LRS Consulting Services is seeking an experienced Manager of Security Operations for our client in Central Illinois. This is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity for the right person. If you’re that person and if you have the Security Operations Management expertise that we need, submit your resume now!LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts, combined with your technical expertise, equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!Job Qualifications:3+ years of professional, IT support experience. (desktop and technical support)Ability to develop positive relationships with individuals in other departments or units.Inputting and fulfilling tickets in ticketing system ServiceNowCustomer service and customer support/troubleshootingTroubleshooting OS and 3rd party software - Software installation experienceDemonstrated ability to execute against large scale organizational program initiatives.Strategic thinking, change management, project management, multi-tasking and analytical problem-solving skills.Requirements:The Manager, Security Operations, is responsible for implementing and managing the enterprise cybersecurity program, ensuring the protection of the organization’s information assets while enabling business objectives. This role involves identifying, evaluating, and reporting on legal, regulatory, IT, and cybersecurity risks, providing actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels. This position proactively collaborates with business partners to implement cybersecurity practices aligned with established policies and standards, fostering a culture of security awareness and compliance. The Manager, Security Operations, leads the development and execution of operational strategies to address emerging threats, ensure incident readiness, and maintain a robust cybersecurity posture.In addition, the manager of Security Operations will:Defines and facilitates the operational processes for cybersecurity risk in collaboration with IS Security including the reporting and oversight of treatment efforts to address negative findings.Liaises with the enterprise architecture team to build alignment between the security and enterprise (reference) architectures, thus ensuring that cybersecurity requirements are implicit in these architectures and security is built in by designDevelops and oversees effective resilience policies and standards to align with the enterprise resilience program goals, with the realization that components supporting primary business processes may be outside the corporate perimeterCoordinates the development of implementation of incident response plans and procedures to ensure that business-critical services are recovered in the event of a security event; provides direction, support and in-house consulting in these areasFacilitates a metrics and reporting framework to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of the program, facilitates appropriate resource allocation, and increases the maturity of the cybersecurity, and reviews it with stakeholders at the executive and board levelsOperationalize strategic, comprehensive cybersecurity program to ensure appropriate levels of confidentiality, integrity, availability of information assets owned, controlled or/and processed by the organization as well as the meeting of safety, privacy, reliability and resilience requirements as needed.Leads the cybersecurity function across the company to ensure consistent and high-quality information security management in support of the business goalsDefine and manage IAM program that balances access with compliance and confidentiality and business requirementsDetermines the cybersecurity approach and operating model in consultation with stakeholders and aligned with the risk management approach and compliance monitoring of non-digital risk areasFollow all risk remediation protocols to ensure issues are mitigated, risks are accounted for, and exceptions are tracked in accordance with frameworks, policies and standards set by the organizationDocuments formal, technical incident reports for consumption by infrastructure teams and senior leadershipProvides infrastructure teams with incident support, including mitigating actions to contain activity and advisory for remedial actions.Carries out root cause analysis and investigations to advise on prevention mechanisms and configuration changes.Maintains professional growth and development through continuing education, seminars, workshops and professional affiliations.Must have experience with the following:5 years of experience to successfully performing the Principal Duties & Responsibilities of a Security Operations ManagerExperience with risk assessment, incident response, and security audits.Familiar with DevOps security concepts and best practices, and be able to integrate security into the DevOps pipelineFamiliar with cloud security concepts and best practices, as well as the security features and capabilities of major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP.Familiar with security automation tools and techniques, and be able to use them to automate security tasks and improve the efficiency of the SOC.Experienced decision-maker with a proven track record of weighing relative costs and benefits of potential actions and identifying the most appropriate option.Experience managing enterprise security solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection systems, intrusion prevention systems, security information and event management (SIEM) systems, security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR) platforms, and other security tools and technologies.Experience with common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, ITIL, COBIT as well as those from NIST, including 800-53 and Cybersecurity FrameworkDesired:Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) or other similar credentialsCandidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employerCorp to corp candidates will not be consideredHourly rate between $20 - $225 per hourLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-CS1
Added Jan 29, 2025

Peoplesoft GL Business Analyst (26727)

St. Louis MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Peoplesoft GL Business Analyst for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis, MO.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Day to Day Responsibilities:Provide on-call support to finance usersDevelop and maintain configurations in PeopleSoftTroubleshoot issues in the GL from Multicurrency processes, etc.Review existing functionality and perform gap analysis to identify possible enhancements to existing system functionalitiesWork with developers/designers to ensure business requirements are understood.Support the development teams as further refinement of requirements are needed and support the business to ensure the proper solution is being developed.Develop test plans and participate in the initial testing of the solution and ensure it meets the business requirementsDevelop process flow diagrams when appropriateRequirements:Must have functional knowledge of Peoplesoft, specifically GLSQL ExperienceIntermediate Excel skillsFinance/Accounting background preferredPowerBI experience preferredLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.#LI-MJ1
Added Jan 29, 2025

Mainframe Programmer (26725)

REMOTE REMOTE | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking Mainframe Programmer for an exciting contract to hire opportunity. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering IT excellence for over three decades. Our reputation for quality, flexibility, and strong relationships with our clients keeps them turning to us to meet their IT consulting needs. Our contacts combined with your technical expertise equals career possibilities for you. So let’s get to work!The role implements and manages IBM mainframe server hardware and software for on-premises systems. This role is responsible for the business-critical availability of production, non-production and disaster recovery site mainframe systems.Performs installation, maintenance and upgrades for system software and ISV software. Maintains and supports virtual tape backup systems and libraries. Provides troubleshooting, training, and technical support for all users and projects of the organization.Resolves issues other tiers of support have escalated/transferred. Communicate courteously and effectively with users as needed.Handles the most complex issues since they are considered the subject matter expert and may mentor, coach and help develop less experienced associates, may serve as a back-up to manager when they are out.Responsible for the configuration and readiness of the disaster recovery mainframe site, including immutable storage systems. Participates and performs tasks in disaster recovery exercises.Ensures compliance with server, network, security and engineering standards and guidelines. Stays knowledgeable of emerging trends and industry practices. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities RequiredExtensive subject matter expertise and team lead experience with IBM z/OS mainframe and related tools/products including LPAR configuration, MQ Series, DB2 COBOL, JCL, VSAM, CICS and mainframe ISV software.Experience with IBM’s file structure(s): (i.e. HFS, ZFS, and PDS’s), TSO, and DFSMS.Experience with IBM DS89xx disk subsystems including day to day operations, replication, flash copies and immutable staging using tools like Copy Service Manager (CSM) and others.Experience with networking technologies that support the mainframe, i.e. Ethernet, FICON etc.Experience with z/OS virtualization including zLinux installation and maintenance.Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a fast-paced environment.Experience with various backup solutions and strategies.Ability to develop, teach and mentor other members of the team.Strong time-management and prioritization skills.Ability to communicate applicable technical subject matter expertise to management and others. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities PreferredExperience with virtual tape systems including Luminex.Experience with AIX.Knowledge of LAN/WAN/Firewall/VPN technologies.Experience with storage area networks. In depth knowledge of business continuity and disaster recovery strategies.Excellent communication and organizational skills, and the ability to stay focused on completing tasks and meeting goals within a busy workspace. Authorization Requirements:Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.3rd party candidates will not be considered.LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Jan 10, 2025

Portfolio Manager (26697)

Springfield IL | Temp to Perm Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. Portfolio Manager for a contract to hire opportunity with our client in Central Illinois! LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the client’s project portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and effective use of resources. This role is responsible for portfolio-level planning, prioritizing initiatives, and developing comprehensive roadmap that support the client’s long-term goals. Key responsibilities include managing portfolio data integrity, optimizing resource allocation, and resolving resource conflicts to maintain alignment with strategic objectives. This role serves as an advisor to senior leaders and C-suite executives, providing insights on portfolio health and strategic impacts.In addition, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for: Directs initiatives in the portfolio to align with objectives, emphasizing standardization or centralization where appropriate. Provides high-level change management oversight to address scope, schedule, cost, and resource adjustments, ensuring alignment with approved portfolio strategies. Identifies opportunities to improve project management methods and collaborates with system resources to enhance overall project outcomes. Advises leadership on risks across the portfolio and collaborates on proactive risk management. Must have the following experience: Must have 15+ years of experience of Project Management Experience Must have 3+ years of experience of overseeing portfolio-level governance and support for project execution: Ensures strategic alignment and oversight of project activities within the portfolio focusing on standardized processes resource allocation high-level guidance for effective project delivery Monitoring project activities across the portfolio to evaluate their alignment with organizational goals and their contributions to the strategic objectives Must have experience with or working towards the following: Porfolio Management Certifications such as: Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP), SAFe Lean Portfolio Management Certification, Managing Portfolios Certification, etc. Must have experience with the following: Supporting a culture and infrastructure within the organization that enables structured approaches to project-related decision-making and prioritization of strategic initiatives when assigning resources. Applying a governance framework for decision making to monitor and control the lifecycle of projects in the areas of meetings, reporting, risk and issue management, assurance, and project management control processes. Project Resource Management: planning, staffing human resources for projects and managing capacities including project timelines and budgets. Strategic Alignment: selecting and prioritizing projects that align the organizations strategic objectives. Portfolio controlling and support including milestone planning, monitoring and evaluating project progress, support of the program manager and of project managers. Experience identifying and resolving cross project conflicts. Managing large amounts of sensitive, confidential information concerning personnel, financial, strategic, and business information contained in minutes, letters and other documents, as well as through meetings, discussions and interventions. Developing and maintaining productive relationships with Leadership Team, leaders, and colleagues Providing mentoring to project managers and program managers to strengthen skills and further develop as individual contributors. Maintains professional affiliations as appropriate. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in education programs, current literature, in-service meetings/seminars and workshops Must have the ability to identify stalled initiatives and provide project leadership to ensure success • Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal)• Candidate must have permanent authorization to work in the USA for any employer• Corp to corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Nov 25, 2024

Business Analyst (26477)

St Louis MO | Temp to Perm LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Business Analyst for an onsite role with a client of ours in St. Louis. This position is a contract-to-hire and is 100%, 5 days per week onsite. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! We need a self-starter, someone who can dig in and elicit requirements, has a driver mentality, wants to grow their skills and into more Senior positions. Someone who is not just looking at the clock waiting for tasks to come to them. This is a traditional Business Analyst role where you will be expected to gather and document functional and non-functional requirements. Requirements: At least 2 years of experience as a Business Analyst in an enterprise environment Experience eliciting requirements Experience with JIRA strongly preferred Experience in an Agile environment strongly preferred Corp to Corp candidates will not be considered LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.LI-MJ1
Added Oct 28, 2024

Technical Systems Analyst (26577)

Minneapolis MN | Contract Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Technical Systems Analyst with our client in Minneapolis, MN.As a Technical Systems Analyst, you will collaborate closely with business owners and IT teams to assess, research, and analyze business, technical, and system needs. Your expertise will help us provide effective solutions within our applications. You will manage and drive application enhancements while ensuring the stability of existing systems. Key requirements:Partner with business stakeholders to identify and analyze their needs, translating business requirements into technical solutions.Become proficient in key vendor applications and understand their integration with our systems.Manage and resolve production issues affecting applications promptly.Build strong relationships with our vendors’ technical staff to facilitate communication and issue resolution.Serve as the primary point of contact for communicating application updates to business users and service desks.Represent the IT department in enhancement projects for the applications, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Develop evaluation criteria and participate in the assessment of third-party vendors and software, including conducting due diligence exercises.Qualifications:8+ years as a Technical Systems Analyst or Application SpecialistFulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Oct 17, 2024

Senior Network Engineer (26556)

St. Louis MO | Contract LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Senior Network Engineer for a role with a client of ours based in St. Louis.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you!Description: The effort is in the plant environment, and it is for a Senior Network Engineer. Our client is updating their network across North America. The refresh will include new switches, end points, etc., and high-level troubleshooting of any issues that arise throughout that process. Will be campus style upgrades. Heavy Cisco environment.Requirements:At least 7 years of experience as a Network EngineerMust have strong Cisco experienceMust have experience working on migration or upgrade effortsMust be located in the US and be able to work standard 40 hours per week, core business hoursLRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Jul 24, 2024

Staff Accountant - Permanent, Direct-hire opportunity with flexibility (26338)

St. Peters MO | Permanent LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Staff Accountant for a permanent, direct-hire opportunity with our client in St. Peters, MO! This position is 100% onsite, with some flexibility.LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants toour clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with ourclients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hardevery day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidateswho can help us.Position overview:This role will be a blend of financial planning and analysis including...-Financial Planning and Analysis: Assisting with planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical activities that support a company's major business decisions and overall financial health-Treasury: Assisting with managing financial resources, including cash flow, investments, and debt-GL Accounting: Assisting with general ledger (keeping record of a company's total financial accounts)-External Reporting: Sharing financial information on a periodic basis to potential investors and shareholders outside of the company-Technical Accounting: Applying advanced technical skills to monitor, analyze, and input a company's financial data and transactions into its internal systems-Financial statements: Preparing financial statements like balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements that comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)Requirements:-Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting-Must have a minimum of 1 year experience as an Accountant working at one of the big four accounting firms-Proficiency in Excel-Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills-Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written &verbal)LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receiveconsideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion,creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity,domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenshipstatus or protected veteran status. #LI-MJ1
Added Apr 23, 2024

XStore Architect - Hybrid from Day 1 (25653)

St. Louis MO | Contract Our client is seeking an experienced XStore Architect to join our group in a long-term contractor role. This position is onsite from day 1 and is in the office 3 days per week. We are looking for someone who will relocate, not be traveling back and forth every week or month. They will not do ‘initial remote’. This is in St. Louis, MO from day 1. Responsibilities: -Develop, modify, enhance and maintain proprietary software systems and applications designed to support new and existing business initiative and programs for our Retail business. -Work with Solution Architects, Application Architects, and other supporting roles to create high level and detailed design documentation to enabled software development efforts. -Work with Scrum Masters and development teams to develop and deliver the software features and enhancements which have been analyzed, designed and planned, following Agile software development methodologies. -Work with Delivery Managers, the release management team, and other supporting roles to create and deploy software modules to various environments used for integration testing, quality assurance, user acceptance testing, disaster recovery, training and production. -Work with Production Support, Business Analysts, Quality Assurance and other supporting roles to understand and fix software defects which have been identified -Must be a Subject Matter Expert in XStore Qualifications: -3+ years’ experience with the Xstore Suite (Xadmin, Xcenter, Xservices, Xenvironment, Xstore, xMobile, Tablet) -Experience with Xstore customizations, configurations, UI Changes, locale changes, handling DB issues, POS deployment, debugging the code, issue fixing, device configurations, data mapping -Experience with payment Integration with EFT Link/ AJB to Third party like FreedomPay, SixPay, or TenderRetail (any version) -Experience with PL/ SQL, Oracle DB -Experience in front end or backend technology used in building web applications a plus -Must be willing to relocate to St. Louis, MO -Must be willing to work 3 days per week in the office in St. Louis, MO #LI-MJ1
Added Mar 01, 2024

Firewall Engineer (25106)

Charolotte NC | Contract LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Looking for more than just another assignment? We're looking for you! This isn't just another assignment, but a real opportunity and a challenge for the right person. LRS Consulting Services is seeking Firewall Network Engineers for a contract opportunity with a client of ours in Charlotte, NC! This team is responsible for the implementation, and operations, of firewalls across the entire network. Responsibilities: Advanced firewall change request fulfillment and troubleshooting Troubleshooting and response to network firewall incidents and problems Working with our internal customers to gather complex network requirements to be used in creating highly reliable and scalable networking designs Produce design documents such as Visio diagrams, IP spreadsheets, device descriptions and narratives Correlate detected network events to identify potential problems or root causes Assist application and system owners in troubleshooting problematic network dependent applications Participate in projects that involve existing network infrastructure as required Participate in a formal incident rapid response process for high priority incidents Collaborate with the team to insure that an incident's underlying problems are managed and resolved Implement network change in the context of incident resolution, problem management and service requests Be aware of and follow existing network management change procedures Work outside of normal business hours when required (scheduled maintenance, outage response, last minute urgent requests) Assist with network documentation tasks Essential Job Qualifications: 3+ years of progressive experience in networking and network security, including advanced firewalling, VPN's, enterprise routing and switching 3+ years in firewall technologies, preferably Juniper and Palo Alto, but other products like Cisco, Checkpoint can be considered. Ability to read, write and speak the English language to communicate with employees, customers, suppliers, in person, on the phone, and by written communications in a clear, straight-forward, and professional manner Advanced level of familiarity in implementing and troubleshooting firewall technologies Expert understanding of popular network communications protocols such as DNS, RPC, HTTP Third-party candidates will not be considered. Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship. Preferred Qualifications: Juniper and/or Palo Alto certifications preferred Experience with Service Now or Cherwell ticketing systems Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.
Added Jul 22, 2021

Project Manager (22289)

St. Louis MO | Temp to Perm LRS Consulting Services is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for contract to hire opportunity with our client in St. Louis, MO. LRS Consulting Services has been delivering the highest quality consultants to our clients since 1979. We've built a solid reputation for dealing with our clients and our consultants with honesty, integrity, and respect. We work hard every day to maintain that reputation, and we're very interested in candidates who can help us. If you're that candidate, this opportunity is made for you! Responsibilities: Manage scope and schedule in coordination with IT delivery teams, full budget and fiscal responsibility, project and executive status and reporting, maintaining high quality and timely delivery of projects. Be a self-starter and who can think like an owner and can learn and understand what makes the business customer tick so that they can anticipate needs and issues. Manage and control aspects of project delivery (triple constraint). Create detailed project plans, with all tasks, dependencies, and timelines identified, and keeps those project plans continuously updated. Ensure scope, schedule, and budget data are communicated to stakeholders as they may evolve throughout a project. Report relevant status to managers and key stakeholders in a timely and consistent manner. Establish and maintain schedules, drive activities, identify risks and dependencies and develop mitigation strategies; works with internal teams and external partners. Meet with program manager and solution owner on a regular basis. Effectively coordinate groups of technical and non-technical resources to deliver project work in a timely and cost-effective manner. Requirements: 4+ years of experience as a Project Manager Experience working in an Agile environment Ability to manage triple constraint and PM fundamentals Corp to corp candidates will not be considered Candidate must be able to effectively communicate in English (written & verbal) LRS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.